Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Healthcarespecialtyexpertise
Awards and Certifications
Languages
Timeline

PUJA OHRI

Gaithersburg,MD

Summary

Professional business manager with significant experience in driving district-level success. Strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and achieving results. Known for adaptability, reliability, and fostering performance-driven environment. Skilled in operational management, sales strategy, and team leadership.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

District Business Manager-Interim

Novo Nordisk
04.2024 - Current


  • Championed a culture of accountability within the district by setting expectations for individual and team performance, recognizing accomplishments, and addressing areas requiring improvement.
  • Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss progress updates, address challenges proactively, and promote open communication among all members.
  • Monitored competitor activities closely to identify potential threats or opportunities for growth within the market landscape.
  • Analyzed market trends, adjusting strategies accordingly to maintain a competitive edge in the industry.
  • Led cross-functional teams to execute complex initiatives, driving overall growth of the organization through effective collaboration and communication.
  • Managed a high-performing sales team, providing mentorship and continuous training to improve skills and results.
  • Boosted district sales performance by implementing strategic business plans and fostering relationships with key stakeholders.


Executive Endocrinology Diabetes Sales Specialist

Novo Nordisk
11.2021 - 03.2024
  • Acted as a mentor for new sales team members, sharing best practices and advice for achieving success in the Diabetes Sales Specialist role.
  • Regularly exceeded sales quotas by effectively leveraging CRM tools for optimized lead generation, tracking, and reporting purposes.
  • Tackled complex reimbursement challenges to ensure timely product delivery while minimizing financial burden on patients.
  • Streamlined internal processes for better efficiency and communication between sales, marketing, and customer service teams.
  • Cultivated lasting relationships with clients through exceptional customer service, prompt issue resolution, and proactive communication.
  • Championed collaborative initiatives between sales representatives from various divisions within the company, leading to new partnership opportunities and increased cross-functional synergy.
  • Strengthened relationships with key opinion leaders in the diabetes healthcare community through consistent engagement and collaboration.
  • Optimized account management practices for more effective coverage of assigned territory, resulting in greater client retention rates.
  • Enhanced territory performance by closely analyzing market trends and adjusting sales tactics accordingly.
  • Expanded market reach with effective presentations at conferences, workshops, and community events for increased brand awareness.
  • Stayed current on industry developments to provide valuable insights to both clients and internal stakeholders, fostering a reputation as a trusted advisor in the field of diabetes care.
  • Earned recognition within the organization as a top-performing Diabetes Sales Specialist due to consistently strong results across multiple performance metrics.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Monitored weekly sales to write reports for senior leadership and streamline operational processes.

Senior Diabetes Care Specialist

Novo Nordisk
03.2018 - 11.2021
  • Developing and implementing territory business plans through cultivation of strong professional relationships with Diabetes healthcare providers
  • Applied entrepreneurship mindset to develop and execute territory strategy and plan - from market and physician assessment to tactical day-to-day call planning
  • Established collaborative relationships with internal (EDCS, DE, and DCS counterparts) and external (physicians and mobilizers) stakeholders
  • Leveraged new and existing relationships to drive attendance of key physicians to several interface programs
  • Shifted current paradigm by broadening focus on low volume physicians not previously in traditional call plans
  • Identifies opportunities for District improvement and serves as Team Liaison on various cross-functional leadership panels - District Trainer, Managed Care Champion, and MedStar
  • Expands knowledge base and generates new ideas on how to position competitively through application of developments of diabetes care via articles / studies / patient information
  • Coordinates and maintains pharmacy lists / territory spreadsheets / trackers for current POD team to help facilitate calling on highest volume pharmacies
  • Mentors new representatives in onboarding, routing, clinical expertise, data analysis as well as pipeline development and field rides for growth and improvement
  • Assistant Coach for Region to enhance sales and marketing training to Field Sales, including assisting CLT with on-boarding of new hires 2021


Contract Flex-time Therapeutic Specialist

PDI/Sunovion
04.2017 - 03.2018
  • Managing product launch of Sunovion respiratory products in MD, DC, and Northern Virginia Territory
  • Established specific route plan for territory of 120 HCP's, with a focus on relationship-building
  • Maximized impact of first call on subsequent calls using post-call analysis
  • Enhanced customer interaction using Fingertip Formulary Managed Care information
  • Achieved consistent, superior sales performance through customer-focused selling techniques
  • First in the district to get Rx and finished Q2 in top 10% nationwide for scripts
  • Received PDI HERO award for outstanding achievements

Entrepreneur/CEO

Marketwell LLC
09.2014 - 03.2018
  • Started and ran own medical professional consulting and marketing services for physician specialty practices
  • Liaised with area physician practices and educate healthcare provider for services offered
  • Coordinated educational opportunities in target offices
  • Identified and developed targets, qualified opportunities, and developed plans to execute through allocation of resources
  • Increased patient referrals through successful execution of marketing and educational programs
  • Developed a portfolio of physician practice client base

Medical Practice Liaison

Savvy Marketing Solutions
01.2013 - 05.2014
  • Provided professional consulting and marketing services including collateral development, physician education, and event planning to area specialty practices

Pharmaceutical Sales Manager and Area Field Trainer

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
01.2002 - 10.2007
  • Nearly six years of pharmaceutical sales experience with focus on cultivating professional networks and delivering accurate information to physicians and pharmacists regarding treatments and therapies
  • Extensively trained and called on Cardiology, Internal Medicine, and other specialty medical professionals at physician offices and hospitals, including call presentations for top prescribing physicians
  • Strategically developed the territory and was a key member for increasing sales for a portfolio of products including Altace, Effexor XR, Protonix, and Flumist
  • Acted as a liaison between the sales representatives and marketing on detail aids and leave behinds
  • Coordinated with sales force and team members to maximize effectiveness of speaker programs
  • Responsible for field training new division sales representatives
  • Consistent top quartile performer and Above and Beyond Awards
  • Successfully completed therapeutic and sales training and Area Field trainer training

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Brock University, Ontario, CA
05.1998

Skills

  • Key Account Management
  • Sales management
  • Territory Management
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Relationship Building
  • Team Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Adaptability

Healthcarespecialtyexpertise

  • Endocrinology
  • Cardiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Pulmonology
  • Allergy
  • Internal Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Pharmacy

Awards and Certifications

VISION AWARD PIONEER 2023

VISION AWARD PARTNER 2019

IMMEDIATE IMPACT AWARD 2018

EAST AREA LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 2021

  • Assistant Coach for Region to enhance sales and marketing training to Field Sales, including assisting CLT with on-boarding of new hire 2021
  • Regional Project Associate 2023/2024
  • Immediate Impact Award 2018
  • Winner of the Be as Great as the Molecule You Sell Regional Award 2020
  • Nominated to Culture Task Force for the Area 2021
  • Chesapeake Performance Award 2019
  • Summer Splash Award 2020
  • Crasi Account Selling Award 2019

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

District Business Manager-Interim - Novo Nordisk
04.2024 - Current
Executive Endocrinology Diabetes Sales Specialist - Novo Nordisk
11.2021 - 03.2024
Senior Diabetes Care Specialist - Novo Nordisk
03.2018 - 11.2021
Contract Flex-time Therapeutic Specialist - PDI/Sunovion
04.2017 - 03.2018
Entrepreneur/CEO - Marketwell LLC
09.2014 - 03.2018
Medical Practice Liaison - Savvy Marketing Solutions
01.2013 - 05.2014
Pharmaceutical Sales Manager and Area Field Trainer - Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
01.2002 - 10.2007
Brock University - Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
PUJA OHRI